Published on: 2026-07-30
Source: People’s Republic of China — Translation
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Beijing, July 30 /Xinhua/ — The draft law of the PRC “On Combating Cyber Violence”, jointly prepared by the State Internet Information Office of the PRC and other competent bodies, has been put up for public discussion since July 29.
The presented bill is a response to widespread public concern over the harm caused by cyberbullying, as well as to growing calls for tougher measures to address this issue, the office statement says.
According to this document, internet providers are obligated, upon detecting possible risks of cyber violence, to promptly and clearly warn users, inform them about the precautionary measures to take, and also to report such cases to the relevant authorities if minors, elderly people, or people with disabilities are involved.
The bill provides that if internet providers refuse to take the necessary measures to stop confirmed acts of cyberviolence, the victims have the right to apply to the local court with a petition to issue an order requiring the offenders to cease their actions, and the courts are obliged to consider such applications.
In cases where acts of cyberviolence harm national or public interests, prosecutor’s offices or organizations appointed by cyberspace management authorities may file lawsuits to protect the public good.
The draft law is given a month for public discussion – until August 28.
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